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Equipment & Gear => Guns and Ammo => Topic started by: splitshot on March 15, 2015, 11:02:37 AM

Title: lite 357
Post by: splitshot on March 15, 2015, 11:02:37 AM: am looking for a 357 that weighs less than a pound. I know there is one that is 13 ounces but cant remember what make or model. thank you, mike w
Title: Re: lite 357
Post by: lewy on March 15, 2015, 11:21:13 AM: Lcr
Title: Re: lite 357
Post by: Bill W on March 15, 2015, 12:23:13 PM: At the distance these are intended to be shot at, what's the practical difference between a .38 Spl and a .357? At some point there's such a thing as too much.
Title: Re: lite 357
Post by: Igor on March 15, 2015, 12:51:52 PM: Quote from: Bill W on March 15, 2015, 12:23:13 PM
At the distance these are intended to be shot at, what's the practical difference between a .38 Spl and a .357? At some point there's such a thing as too much.

Generally speaking, a .357 will put up over 400 ft lbs with a good load out of a two inch. The +P .38s will deal out about 250 ft lbs. Quite a "difference" !!!
Title: Re: lite 357
Post by: huntingfool7 on March 15, 2015, 01:09:40 PM: Is this a question or a WTB?
Title: Re: lite 357
Post by: netcoyote on March 15, 2015, 01:16:18 PM: Pricey, but if you can afford it, you won't find much lighter.
Model 360PD
The price is $1,019.00 *
*Suggested Retail, Dealer Sets Actual Pricing
SKU:163064
Model: 360PD
Caliber: .357 Magnum®
.38 S&W Special +P
Capacity: 5 Rounds
Barrel Length: 1.875" / 4.7 cm
Action: Single/Double Action
Front Sight: Hi-Viz Fiber Optic Orange
Rear Sight: Fixed
Grip: Synthetic
Overall Length: 6.31" / 16 cm
Weight: 11.4 oz / 332.2 g
Material: Scandium Alloy Frame
Titanium Alloy Cylinder
Finish: Matte Black
Frame Size: Small - Exposed Hammer

(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.smith-wesson.com%2Fwcsstore%2FSmWesson2%2Fupload%2Fimages%2Ffirearms%2Fdetail_md%2F163064_01_md.jpg&hash=d07408e657d21b05eedac4230c239efca8912f46)
Title: Re: lite 357
Post by: splitshot on March 15, 2015, 01:19:23 PM: I am looking to buy. I have not seen a 38 that is under a pound, they are more like 2 lbs. so will get a light 357 and shoot 38's in it. am looking seriously at the lcr. mike w
Title: Re: lite 357
Post by: splitshot on March 15, 2015, 01:23:09 PM: net, that's it. the one I could not remember. could have got it for $650 but it was in Idaho and the rat wouldn't sell to me straight on. I did not want to pay $45 ffl and tax. will keep looking. thanks, mike w
Title: Re: lite 357
Post by: Special T on March 15, 2015, 01:31:56 PM: My Buddy has the SW 357 and its a sweet gun. the bullets weigh more than the pistol.

IMO i wouldnt pass on a 38 spl either if it was light enough... I know taurus makes a light one. I think in a CC revolver you dont have to go SW, even tho they are a "Better" gun. :twocents:
Title: Re: lite 357
Post by: Widgeondeke on March 15, 2015, 02:09:55 PM: The S&W 360 is avail in .357 and under a pound.
I picked up the M&P Bodyguard in .38 +P a couple months ago from classifieds.
I can carry in front pocket and it doesn't pull pants down.
Title: Re: lite 357
Post by: Call em in on March 15, 2015, 02:14:28 PM: Quote from: lewy on March 15, 2015, 11:21:13 AM
Lcr

:yeah: great gun, great value. Shoots well and very light.
Title: Re: lite 357
Post by: Jason on March 15, 2015, 02:26:44 PM: Quote from: splitshot on March 15, 2015, 01:19:23 PM
I am looking to buy. I have not seen a 38 that is under a pound, they are more like 2 lbs. so will get a light 357 and shoot 38's in it. am looking seriously at the lcr. mike w
Look no Further

Ruger LCR model 5401 in 38spl +p and is 13.50oz

http://www.ruger.com/products/lcr/specSheets/5401.html (http://www.ruger.com/products/lcr/specSheets/5401.html)

Also with Crimson Trace® Lasergrips model 5402 38spl+p and is 13.00oz

http://www.ruger.com/products/lcr/specSheets/5402.html (http://www.ruger.com/products/lcr/specSheets/5402.html)
Title: Re: lite 357
Post by: thinkingman on March 15, 2015, 05:24:37 PM: Quote from: netcoyote on March 15, 2015, 01:16:18 PM
Pricey, but if you can afford it, you won't find much lighter.
Model 360PD
The price is $1,019.00 *
*Suggested Retail, Dealer Sets Actual Pricing
SKU:163064
Model: 360PD
Caliber: .357 Magnum®
.38 S&W Special +P
Capacity: 5 Rounds
Barrel Length: 1.875" / 4.7 cm
Action: Single/Double Action
Front Sight: Hi-Viz Fiber Optic Orange
Rear Sight: Fixed
Grip: Synthetic
Overall Length: 6.31" / 16 cm
Weight: 11.4 oz / 332.2 g
Material: Scandium Alloy Frame
Titanium Alloy Cylinder
Finish: Matte Black
Frame Size: Small - Exposed Hammer

(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.smith-wesson.com%2Fwcsstore%2FSmWesson2%2Fupload%2Fimages%2Ffirearms%2Fdetail_md%2F163064_01_md.jpg&hash=d07408e657d21b05eedac4230c239efca8912f46)
Most violent handgun I've ever shot.
10 rounds of full-house .357 mag and you'll need a timeout.
Is the OP looking for CC?
Taurus Titanium Tracker is very light and the 4" barrel gets a lot more KE out of the round.
Title: Re: lite 357
Post by: netcoyote on March 15, 2015, 06:21:43 PM: Quote
Most violent handgun I've ever shot.
10 rounds of full-house .357 mag and you'll need a timeout.
Is the OP looking for CC?
Taurus Titanium Tracker is very light and the 4" barrel gets a lot more KE out of the round.

No doubt. Simple physics. I would never suggest this for a daily shooter, or even a CC if it was for me. OP only mentioned light weight as a criteria.
Taurus Tracker would be a lot more manageable and a helluva lot cheaper.
Title: Re: lite 357
Post by: HighlandLofts on March 15, 2015, 07:11:56 PM: I have a Taurus 85T made out of Titanium and is Ported, it shoots 38+P and is a pleasure to shoot. It's light and the recoil is OK. But it was $460 & tax "Used" It's the only one I ever seen and I've been looking for one for a while. I shoot Hornady Critical Defense loads through it.
Title: Re: lite 357
Post by: Quaka Wacka on March 16, 2015, 09:42:20 AM: I have he SW 360PD. While its not fun to shoot full power loads out of, its very manageable. Also surprisingly accurate. The guy I bought it from, complained about how bad it was too shoot, but again it's no worse than any snub nosed .357. A big part of the unpleasantness is the muzzle blast. I believe the LCR comes in .357 now as well. Generally not as accurate, but less expensive.
Title: Re: lite 357
Post by: CP on March 16, 2015, 10:01:02 AM: Yes, the LCR comes in .357 but it’s slightly over a pound. The Houge grips really tame the recoil; it is not particularly unpleasant to shoot.

http://www.ruger.com/products/lcr/models.html (http://www.ruger.com/products/lcr/models.html)
Title: Re: lite 357
Post by: splitshot on March 16, 2015, 07:29:52 PM: thank you for the input. very interesting and informative. now am thinking about a lite 9 mm. reason is I am not a big guy and don't like to be pushed around by excessive recoil. have a couple of big friends that are very interested in the lcr and the bodyguard 38. mike w
Title: Re: lite 357
Post by: Quaka Wacka on March 16, 2015, 07:58:25 PM: Quote from: splitshot on March 16, 2015, 07:29:52 PM
thank you for the input. very interesting and informative. now am thinking about a lite 9 mm. reason is I am not a big guy and don't like to be pushed around by excessive recoil. have a couple of big friends that are very interested in the lcr and the bodyguard 38. mike w

Pistol shooting technique has more to do with felt recoil than physical size. I've seen much smaller guys handle and shoot heavy recoiling pistols better than me, and I'm 220#. Whatever you decide, try and go shoot a buddys first.
Title: Re: lite 357
Post by: MP123 on March 17, 2015, 11:17:28 AM: I've got the S&W 340PD. It's a great carry gun but with full house .357 feels sort of like a firecracker going off in your hand. It's really meant to be carried a lot and shot little. I would recommend it as CCW but you'll probably want something else too if you enjoy shooting much.

To be honest any ultra light CCW in a major caliber is going to be a handful if you plan to shoot it often...